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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 1-2 (pages 143-183).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Candidó know his wife has been attacked?
(a) She has welts on her.
(b) She has frightening nightmares.
(c) She tells him.
(d) She is bleeding profusely.

2. What is Delaney Mossbacher's occupation?
(a) Chef.
(b) He is unemployed.
(c) Writer.
(d) Realtor.

3. Who or what ends up killing one of the family's dogs?
(a) The other family dog.
(b) The heat.
(c) A Mexican.
(d) A coyote.

4. Which character says he thinks building a gate is necessary?
(a) Jack Cherrystone.
(b) Jack Jardine, Sr.
(c) Delaney.
(d) Jack Jardine, Jr.

5. Who nurses the accident victim's injuries?
(a) Delaney.
(b) América.
(c) No one.
(d) Kyra.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best characterizes the conversation Delaney has with the person he encounters on the trail?

2. What parts of the car are damaged?

3. Why is Delaney angry toward his neighbors?

4. What sort of work is América hoping for?

5. What is Delaney hiding in his pocket during the community gathering?

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